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Old 10-10-2005, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by superjeer
Lexus doesn't live in Japan either. Right?
Actually Toyota will start marketing the Lexus brand in Japan.
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Old 10-10-2005, 02:03 PM
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Hey, people will buy JDM cause its "special", so I am sure they will sell these things... I think it is hilarious. Considering JDM is still just TOYOTA parts (no better, just sold in Japan) AND the fact that there are NO JDM tC parts.. it is even more funny.
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This is another one of my favorites...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=8005866163

JDM side markers! Which would be great... if the tC even had these kind of side markers ...

If you search for "jdm scion tc" you'll get a lot of stupid things... like floormats that wouldn't ever fit the tC, grounding kits, oil filler caps, etc. You know... all those JDM things that us tC owners love.

I would at least respect these sellers if they had some intelligence instead of just putting a word in the auction b/c it's "cool." Like the side markers - could never even be used for the tC... why list it as such?
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Old 10-10-2005, 02:13 PM
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Think you can find me some JDM air fresheners?
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Old 10-10-2005, 02:15 PM
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I bet I could... give me a second.
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OMG... I was hoping it wouldn't be so ridiculously easy:

http://search.ebay.com/search/search...+air+freshener

WTF?
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Old 10-10-2005, 02:19 PM
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Damn, I wasnt even serious. Goes to show you how ebay thrives on the uneducated. People will buy ANYTHING that is sold on ebay. lol
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I have some JDM air freshener... smells like sushi...
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Old 10-10-2005, 02:27 PM
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find me some Air Spencers with squash scent.
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Old 10-10-2005, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by RaCe4rICe
they are freaking wiper blades!!!! and no such thing jdm for tc, they dont even make the tc in japan!!!!

The tc's are built at the Tsutsumi plant in JAPAN.

and whats the big deal if the product has jdm on it. it probably helps something sell better if it jus had the product name by itself. u obviously have too much time on your hands.
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Old 10-10-2005, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by excel_xb
Originally Posted by RaCe4rICe
they are freaking wiper blades!!!! and no such thing jdm for tc, they dont even make the tc in japan!!!!

The tc's are built at the Tsutsumi plant in JAPAN.

and whats the big deal if the product has jdm on it. it probably helps something sell better if it jus had the product name by itself. u obviously have too much time on your hands.
i have a watch to sell you. Its um, a rolex. Yup, stamped right on the box. "rolex". that outta help sell it, right?
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Old 10-10-2005, 03:16 PM
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well duh.. if you type rolex in the ebay search your product will show up. and someone will click the link to your product, increasing the chance of it being sold.
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Originally Posted by tCb00b
I think the only bidder is also a member on the forum here: spikeymike78 or something HAHA shouldnt he know better.

I noticed that too!
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air freshenrs stop it yal





OK KEEP GOIN
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Old 10-10-2005, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Voltairecim
Originally Posted by tCb00b
I think the only bidder is also a member on the forum here: spikeymike78 or something HAHA shouldnt he know better.

I noticed that too!
they are oem toyota wiper blades. wth is the big deal of him bidding on it?
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Originally Posted by excel_xb
well duh.. if you type rolex in the ebay search your product will show up. and someone will click the link to your product, increasing the chance of it being sold.
You are truly brilliant.
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Old 10-10-2005, 03:39 PM
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i know. but anyone couldve figured that out. well not everyone i guess.
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Old 10-10-2005, 03:45 PM
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Well sure... let me put rolex in the description and have them find out its really a timex.... THAT is more relavent to this case. So false advertising is a GOOD thing in your book just to get people to look at your product?
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Old 10-10-2005, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by stick_1NZ
find me some Air Spencers with squash scent.
Wait one**looks in car**Found it!!
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